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• a, we're very close to getting rid of the SAR test, continuing to strengthen the A through F accountability
• system in the state as well as, uh, years later being able to uh make sure that we have a public accountability
• That's as good, uh, as our public accountability system, and with that I'd be happy to answer any questions
• For one requires the agency to notify school districts when there will be changes to the accountability
• they were just some creative ways of getting around it that I think they're trying to fix here, accounting

Bills: HB8, HB26, HB192

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• Criminals should be held accountable. Not given an easy way out of the community's expense.
• We applaud you in giving the judges more authority and reason to hold these individuals accountable.
• And many of them are untrained and are not held accountable.
• Be accountable to the public, but thank you for your testimony. Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Mr.
• I repeat the bill project does not account for vapation. It doesn't belong.

Bills: SB9, SB1047, SB1048, SJR17, SJR49, SB40, SJR1, SJR5, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 1

Keywords: bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking

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• This creates a system in which high-risk defendants can be held accountable for their actions.

Bills: SB9, SB1047, SB1048, SJR17, SJR49, SB40, SJR1, SJR5, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 1

Keywords: bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking

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• TIME WERE NOT DISCLOSED TO THE LEGISLATURE, WHICH MAY SUGGEST SOME INSURANCE COMPANIES WERE USING ACCOUNTING
• THE EXCESS OF GOVERNMENT AND ELIMINATE PROGRAMS THAT CAUSE MORE HARM THAN GOOD AND HOLD OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE
• Where there is injustice let us bring accountability. And where there is despair let us bring hope.

Keywords: property insurance, insurance reform, housing, healthcare, public education, public safety, budget reform, tax policy, government accountability, taxpayer protection

Summary: The Florida House of Representatives convened for the 2025 Regular Session. Speaker Perez delivered opening remarks emphasizing collaborative governance over personal priorities, announcing no House Bill 1 to focus on collective work. He outlined key policy areas including property insurance reform, with plans for subcommittee hearings and subpoena powers to investigate insurance company practices and potential accounting irregularities. The Speaker called for meaningful reforms in housing, healthcare, education, and public safety, while challenging budget subcommittees to find recurring revenue savings rather than relying on temporary tax holidays. The session will focus on government accountability, waste elimination, and taxpayer protection. Governor DeSantis requested to deliver the State of the State address on March 4th, which was approved through concurrent resolution.

Bills: SB2130, SB2135

Keywords: municipal finance, audit exemption, biennial reporting, local government, transparency, county purchasing, purchase card, government accountability, emergency expenditures, 914, all

Bills: HB0085, HB0086

Keywords: elections, audit procedures, ballot integrity, political party observation, transparency, county officials, election code, misconduct, removal, government accountability, 916, all

Bills: HB0085, HB0086

Keywords: elections, audit procedures, ballot integrity, political party observation, transparency, county officials, election code, misconduct, removal, government accountability, 916, all

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• that hundreds of thousands of bureaucrats writing rules, managing programs and often dodging accountability
• Less accountability. It's not just bad policy, it's a complete misreading of the problem.
• federal bureaucracy and ensuring that we have a fair and just Constitution. ensuring agencies are accountable
• Third, accountability matters.
• Look, I agree a foundational part of any organization ultimately is accountability, as you're talking

Keywords: nominations, Scott Cooper, Eric Ulan, federal workforce, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, accountability, collective bargaining

Summary: The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.

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• account holders with all sorts of scams. account holders with all sorts of scams.
• Tess Rice, my testifier today account.
• Um, and for that open the account.
• protect them from uh, bank account protect them from uh, bank account fraud.<00:06:48.640> I<
• Can you talk to the accountable.

Bills: HF4502, HF3388, HF4106, HF400, HF4138, HF4118, HF4203

Keywords: trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance

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• I'm not going to judge who is an attorney and would be held accountable for the decision made to issue
• Held accountable for the decision made to issue or not issue, am I correct, that it's a judge under all

Bills: HR245, SCR30, SCR40, SB259

Keywords: transparency, justice, Epstein, Maxwell, investigation, human trafficking, government accountability, domestic violence, protective orders, online application, judicial administration, Louisiana, 965, house, all

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• we're very close to getting rid of the STAAR test. ...continue to strengthen the A through F accountability
• system in the state, as well as ensuring that years later we have a public accountability system.
• We need a test measuring system that's as good as our public accountability system.
• One is it requires... the agency to notify school districts when there will be changes to the accountability
• These are items that schools have been asking for with regard to assessments and accountability.

Bills: HB8, HB26, HB192

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• . of Minnesotans accountable.
• Is someone from our tech team helping you? Ciara, is she available? Just plug it into the other.
• We took it to trial, and we held him accountable as well.
• When we work together, we're able to bring great cases that hold fraudsters accountable.
• And to hold the people who do defraud the system accountable in the way that they should be.

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud

Bills: HR175, HCR81, SB105, SB290, SB304, SB374, SB522

Keywords: TOPS, education funding, workforce development, postsecondary education, Louisiana Works, tech training, declining enrollment, public schools, school districts, Louisiana Department of Education, state superintendent, school closures, budget cuts, teacher layoffs, school consolidation, education policy, enrollment decline, birth rates, migration, private schools

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• So we're just trying to enforce or try to hold people accountable so that they get paid for what they
• It improves assessments and accountability processes by simplifying local testing calendars.
• It improves assessments and accountability processes by simplifying local testing calendars, specifying
• And that is the main focus, at the same time continuing to keep the accountability necessary so that

Bills: S0290, S0320

Keywords: agriculture, landscape equipment, gasoline-powered, ecologically significant parcels, local government regulations, educational efficiency, public schools, district school boards, budget transparency, school accountability, instructional personnel

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and first took up CS for SB 290, a broad Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment that, among other things, set density requirements for certain small municipalities, delayed biosolids-related changes from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, required higher insurance coverage for fumigation businesses, increased fines for fumigation violations, extended the time contractors have to pay subcontractors and suppliers from 15 to 30 business days, preempted certain county agritourism permitting ordinances, and renamed the Bonifay Forestry Station. Senators raised concerns about local government preemption, the biosolids timeline, and especially the new felony penalty for nonpayment of subcontractors and suppliers. Audubon Florida testified in opposition to the state lands and biosolids provisions, while several agricultural and industry groups waived in support. The bill was reported favorably after debate, with Senator Bracy Davis voting no and Senator Jones expressing concern about the contractor penalty. The committee then heard SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools. The bill would reduce district-level requirements across assessments, personnel, facilities, budgeting, and early learning administration; expand teacher apprenticeship pathways; create longer instructional contracts and renewable professional certificates; simplify testing and evaluation rules; increase flexibility for Title I and discretionary capital funding; and streamline facility planning and architectural requirements. School district and education association representatives waived in support. Senators Osgood and others praised the deregulation and flexibility, while Senator Bracy Davis asked about remedies if charter schools fail to respond directly to Department of Education expenditure questions. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce administrative burden while preserving accountability. SB 320 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then adjourned.

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• held her accountable. held her accountable.
• And he was found guilty and held accountable for that, too.
• We took it to trial and we held him accountable as well.
• <01:31:41.679> in who do defraud the system accountable in who do defraud the system accountable
• So that's the uh to have accountability.

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud, 1183, house

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• This bill also improves our accountability system by codifying the accountability refresh process so
• House Bill 8 increases legislative oversight of the accountability system and updates the accountability
• Which school is accountable for that kid?
• included in accountability anyway.
• Machine accounting for roughly 75%.

Bills: HB8, HB12, SB 3, HJR1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

Bills: HB558, HB558

Keywords: education funding, public schools, student achievement, RAISE Act, K-12 education, state budget, accountability, rural impact, legislation, report, government analysis, community assessment, 1136, house, all

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• account their unique indicators of student achievement.
• Advancing high-quality assessment and accountability in Texas.
• Consistent and transparent accountability system.
• Yes, Senator, so in terms of accountability...
• So since the dawn of accountability in Texas, this goes back to '82.

Bills: SB8, SB 8

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, 1185, senate, all

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• Are you're Alison Mansfield, and you represent the Comptroller of Public Accounts, and you're a neutral
• So, the appraisal role is divided into accounts, but it's not divided by taxpayers.
• on the roll, um, that's worth more than $250,000 each account, how does the appraisal district ensure
• that it gets applied to only one of those accounts?
• Or conversely, if a business has multiple accounts worth less than 25,050,000.

Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB 22

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

Bills: SB 324, SB 1978, SB 2139, SB 2401, SB 2587, SB 2610, SB 2858, SB 3016

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, state contracts, immigration, labor compliance, Sunset Review, government accountability, Texas Lottery Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Ethics Commission, government agencies, regulatory review